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An international retrospective early natural history study of LAMA2-related dystrophies.
Journal of neuromuscular diseases - 1 Nov 2024
Hinkley Lauren, Orbach Rotem, Park Justin, Alvarez Rachel, Dziewczapolski Gustavo, Bönnemann Carsten G, Foley A Reghan
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BACKGROUND: LAMA2-related dystrophies (LAMA2-RDs) represent one of the most common forms of congenital muscular dystrophy and have historically been classified into two subtypes: complete or partial deficiency of laminin-211 (merosin). Patients with LAMA2-RD with the typical congenital phenotype manifest severe muscle weakness, delayed motor milestones, joint contractures, failure to thrive, and progressive...
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